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ISSE responsibilities for conducting information system security engineering activities for new or existing system(s) may include: * Defines information security requirements and their integration ...

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Sr Cyber Engineer (ISSE)

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We are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cybersecurity Engineer to support Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity engineering, Assessment & Authorization (A&A ...

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Senior Advisory Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Senior Advisory Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Frontier Technology Inc.

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$144 - $185K/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Overview
FTI is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team who are excited as we are to build a culture that embodies us today. Our culture revolves around the 4C's: Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity. It is very important to us to show our Passions for our Employees and Customers, while showing Love to our Neighbors in the Community. This ISSE position requires at least a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance and located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities
The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) will support Cyber Operations (6STS) program office providing expertise and support in network security engineering and/or integration of security products. This is a fast-paced and highly challenging position where you will be a member of a team. The ISSE is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. This includes the following activities related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture. The ISSE:
  • Implements and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
  • Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303 Individuals in this position must be U.S. citizens.
  • Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to the IT according to AFMAN 17-1301.
  • Maintains all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System.
  • Ensures software, hardware, and firmware is in compliance with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides).
  • Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval.
  • Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or the Wing Cybersecurity office.
  • Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
  • Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling.
  • Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirement.
  • May travel up to 10%

Education/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field is desired.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
  • Minimum of 10 years planning, designing, developing, integrating, testing and/or deploying secure information technology.
  • Sec+
  • Experience working with DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) space system acquisition programs.
  • Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD / IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices.
  • Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design.
  • Redhat/Linux experience is highly desired.

For this role, the compensation range for candidates in Colorado is $144-$185K. Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.
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